Fire opal is considered the national gemstone of Mexico. It comes in transparent shades of red, orange, and yellow with bright color flashes. Fire opals form in Mexican volcanoes when water seeps into lava and fills hollows, combining with silica to create a solid gel. They are rare as only some develop the brilliant color flashes, while others are transparent or translucent. Engagement rings featuring fire opals are unusual and meaningful as the stone is formed purely by nature. Protective settings are recommended due to the opal's softness and water content.

1. UNUSUAL ENGAGEMENT RING
Unusually busy rings are coming back in large sizes. Many celebrities have been seen
sporting gemstone rings, opting to bypass the classic diamond for some more unique things.
Of all the stones, opal is certainly one of the most spectacular. Many people believe that
their brightness is greater than that of diamonds, because the stone reflects light to reveal
the whole spectrum of different colors. Your opal will never fail to surprise you, revealing new
colors and patterns in the years to come. Potential buyers who want something truly unique
are attracted by these two things that no two opals are one. You can honestly say that the
gem in your ring is the same.
This stone is the national gemstone of Mexico where it contains most of the basic land. The
fire of its name refers to the stunning color of the stone, from transparent red to orange and
bright wrinkles. This is an ideal choice when considering any stone which is unusual. The
rings associated with the Fire Opel are rare and will make it very real to you. Opals are
usually associated with play-of-colour, the brilliant color flashes the stone reflects in the light.
The wonderful rarity of fire opals is that there are versions of this stone which have both
play-of-color and are transparent or translucent. The fire opal is an ancient stone formed in
Mexican volcanoes. As with other opals, it is formed primarily by water. It is created when
water drips into lava, which then fills any hollows or seams in the volcano. As lava contains
high amounts of silica, this combined with water creates a solid gel containing the remaining
water. This is a fast process which gives fire opals their translucence, as opposed to other
opals, which have a longer period to settle and form their play-of-colour diffraction grids. Fire
opals form a play-of-colour only very occasionally if they happen to form in a spot which has
less heat and pressure. The highest value fire opals are the transparent type, as this means
the stone is most often faceted. This is an element which is very attractive to wearers as the
stone not only has its dazzling depth of fiery color but is also very sparkly, too. It is said that
the sparkling fire opal often reminds people of a dancing flame. Many people love the idea of
owning a gemstone formed purely by Mother Nature; they believe it gives their unusual
engagement ring even deeper meaning. Both types of the fire opal look very spectacular and
unusual. Engagement rings that use this stone should really have a protective setting which
will shield the edges of the opal, due to its high water base and relative softness. Break the
mold with a textured band that adds dimension to your ring or enhances your originality with
a space-age design. Be sure to check out our unique engagement rings as they seamlessly
grab the wedding band and will pair the two rings one by one with your cousin at the
wedding.